Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Caledonian Stadium where Inverness Caledonian Thistle play host to East Stirling. A crowd of 15,351 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Niven.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Niven.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and East Stirling kick off!
2.26
1-0Romain Frétard flicks a high ball forward to Ashley Bolton who takes it down. Ashley Bolton whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.32
1-0Gavin Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, David Marques. David Marques threads the ball through to Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale advances inside the box! Some superb footwork from Dave Stockdale provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.29
1-0Romain Frétard plays the ball forward to Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan McStay.
14.09
Duncan McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Burley. John Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Hamilton.
15.04
1-0Gavin Elliott flicks a high pass forward. David Marques controls it well on his chest. David Marques hits a low pass to Dambou Ferri. Dambou Ferri makes a probing pass between the defence to Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent block by Paul Hamilton!
18.09
1-0Gary James decides to run forward with the ball. Gary James whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Bolton. With a superhuman jump, Ashley Bolton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
20.17
John Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer plays a one-two with Dambou Ferri and rushes in on goal... Joos Van Der Meer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.30
John Burley makes a probing pass to Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale plays a one-two with Joos Van Der Meer and rushes in on goal... Dave Stockdale takes a shot at goal. The ball bounces but comes off Bill Carter and goes wide.
22.57
1-0David Marques takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Jose Gomes. Jose Gomes flicks the ball on with his first touch. Kelvin Jeffers reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
24.15
Wes Moore flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Alves who takes it down. Frederico Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.56
Gavin Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Burley. John Burley makes a beautiful solo run. John Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Don Cleland is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.07
Wes Moore plays the ball forward to Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Garry Morrison gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
33.35
1-1John Burley makes a probing pass to Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dambou Ferri but the linesman indicates offside!
38.34
1-1Gary James clumsily knocks into John Burley. Gary James is shown the yellow card! John Burley runs off the knock.
39.38
Duncan McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Marques. Seeing a gap ahead, David Marques plays the ball forward to Dambou Ferri. Dambou Ferri shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
40.35
1-1Paul Hamilton kicks a strong pass forward to Gary James. Gary James threads the ball through to Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Claude Angeletti clumsily knocks into Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
44.13
David Marques sees a break and surges forward. David Marques shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Wes Moore makes a simple pass to Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. East Stirling also appear unchanged since the first half. The Inverness Caledonian Thistle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off!
47.49
John Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale makes a great pass forward. Juan Castillo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
49.00
Jose Gomes threads a neat ball through to David Marques. David Marques deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dambou Ferri. Dambou Ferri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.17
Wes Moore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves runs straight at the defence! Frederico Alves shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
57.37
Kelvin Jeffers pushes up the pitch. Kelvin Jeffers chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Elliott.
60.31
1-1East Stirling have made 2 substitutions with Matt Dickov replacing David Marques and Craig Gemmell replacing Dambou Ferri .
61.32
Bill Carter passes the ball forward to Wes Moore. Wes Moore advances with the ball. Wes Moore whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.04
John Burley knocks the ball forward to Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kelvin Jeffers.
73.13
John Burley flicks a high ball forward to Juan Castillo who takes it down. Juan Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
77.30
Romain Frétard hits a low pass to Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
81.56
Romain Frétard threads a neat ball through to Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan McStay.
83.47
John Burley hits a low pass to Juan Castillo. Juan Castillo knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale makes a deft header. Don Cleland picks it out of the air!
89.11
Matt Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Castillo. Juan Castillo tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Don Cleland (GK)
7
2. Kelvin Jeffers (DEF)
7
3. Bill Carter (DEF)
6
4. Paul Hamilton (DEF)
6
5. Simon Szepan (DEF)
6
6. Romain Frétard (MID)
7
7. Wes Moore (MID)
7
8. Gary James (MID)
6
9. Arturo Maspero (ATT)
8
10. Ashley Bolton (ATT)
8
11. Frederico Alves (ATT)
9
12. Frank Stam (MID)
0
13. Craig Hendry (MID)
0
14. Stephen Carlton (ATT)
0
1. Garry Morrison (GK)
6
2. Jose Gomes (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Elliott (DEF)
7
4. Duncan McStay (DEF)
6
5. Claude Angeletti (DEF)
6
6. David Marques (MID)
7
7. John Burley (MID)
9
8. Juan Castillo (ATT)
6
9. Joos Van Der Meer (ATT)
6
10. Dambou Ferri (ATT)
6
11. Dave Stockdale (ATT)
8
12. Toni Vercoutre (MID)
0
13. Matt Dickov (ATT)
6
14. Craig Gemmell (ATT)
6